Young Link (SSBU)

This page documents information about or related to a future release. All information in this article must be verifiable, and adhere to SmashWiki's new game procedure. Potentially contentious information should be discussed on the talk page before being added.

Young Link in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Universe	The Legend of Zelda
Other playable appearance	in Melee
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Triforce Slash

Young Link (こどもリンク, Young Link) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was officially confirmed as playable on June 12th, 2018.

Changes from Super Smash Bros. Melee

Young Link is now a semi-clone of Link, rather than a full clone like he was in Melee, as he still shares some attacks, but not as many due to changes in Link's moveset, and is not classified as an Echo Fighter.

Aesthetics

• Young Link once again uses his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, using the Kokiri Sword and Deku Shield as part of his moveset. His color scheme is more subdued than it was in Melee, and he is much more expressive.
• His taunt from Melee executes significantly faster.
• The Kokiri Sword now has a white trial with white accents.
  • Additionally, Link's yellow and blue Spin Attack sword trail from SSB4 is recycled for Young Link, as Link now has a unique sword trail.
• He has a new animation, presumably a taunt, where he lifts his sword into the air while opening his mouth.
• He has a new taunt where a fairy (presumably Navi) flies around him, akin to Link's side taunt.

Ground attacks

• Neutral attack infinite is now a flurry of slashes that transition much faster, and has a finisher in the form of an ascending slash.

Special moves

• Fire Bow's arrow now lights up when nocked, and ignites only when completely charged.
• Like with Link's Bombs in Super Smash Bros. 4, the explosions from Young Link's Bombs do not damage him if they hit an opponent.

Gallery

Character Showcase Video

<youtube>qpzDPfCzB7g</youtube>